government debt

U.S. Treasury Shifts to Longer-Duration Debt
Credit & Capital

U.S. Treasury Shifts to Longer-Duration Debt

The launch of a 20-year bond comes as Treasury seeks to fund its increased borrowing due to the government’s coronavirus relief spending.
By Matthew Heller | May 7, 2020
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Is More Quantitative Easing in Sight?
Credit & Capital

Is More Quantitative Easing in Sight?

Good news: U.S. banks' funding costs are falling. Bad news: the European Central Bank prepares to make new asset purchases.
By David McCann | July 29, 2019
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Global Government Debt to Rise 2% in 2016
The Economy

Global Government Debt to Rise 2% in 2016

S&P says the bulk of the growth in debt will be fueled by the U.S., China, Brazil and India, with emerging market debt increasing by 9.4%.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 29, 2016
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